Hypaspistai

[abou]

Indeed. Makedonikoi Peltastai (former Pheraspides) and Hypaspistai are one and the same unit. In fact they were designed as such to depict the two major roles that they played in battle.
1)Assault infantry
2)Heavy peltasts who would assault after discharging their javelins.

Currently that isn't our interpretation anymore. I think you missed that conversation while you took personal leave, Kos.

As of now, the Peltastai Makedonikoi have more in common with the elite phalangites (though not necessarily the same corps) than the Hypaspistai. It isn't an exact science this units stuff, but three was a clear distinction between the Hypaspistai and Peltastai in Makedonia and the other successor kingdoms.

[Timoleon]

So unless you happen to have a lot of spare time to invest in learning how to use 3ds Max, as in several months worth, your probably better off just getting used to fighting with the unit the way it is.

I got you point. Ι'll practice with them in my royal training grounds (a.k.a custom battles)!

Currently that isn't our interpretation anymore. I think you missed that conversation while you took personal leave, Kos.

Is there a link to some other thread?

[Tellos Athenaios]

Also the RTW engine would freak out over the Overhand-spear 1st; Sword 2nd combo. (You'd get to see very disappointing behaviour in battles.)

And no the thread [mentioned by abou] isn't public (in fact it are several of them; none of them public IIRC).

[Puupertti Ruma]

I'd suggest that this sword first, spear second issue should be added to the FAQ as it pops up quite often and is confusing enough that I for one always seem to forget how you was supposed to use them. Alt-clicking first and left-clicking second or other way round.

[keravnos]

Currently that isn't our interpretation anymore. I think you missed that conversation while you took personal leave, Kos.

As of now, the Peltastai Makedonikoi have more in common with the elite phalangites (though not necessarily the same corps) than the Hypaspistai. It isn't an exact science this units stuff, but three was a clear distinction between the Hypaspistai and Peltastai in Makedonia and the other successor kingdoms.

Oh, I did miss that. Apologies to those who read my obsolete explanation. Tellos Athenaios and Abou should be read instead.